Young people are one of the most vulnerable groups in society. In times of economic and social instability like those we are currently experiencing, and in times of profound transformations driven by globalisation and technological development, young people face increasingly complex and demanding challenges, namely in the transition to adulthood and in entering/progressing into the labour market. As a result of the current European and global context, the European statistics for youth unemployment, young people at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion, young people in precarious situations and NEETs remain high and are likely to increase further. We are thus facing a multiple social problem that urgently needs to be combated: youth unemployment and youth exclusion. This project arises to combat this problem and to enhance the sustainability of young people in society, in general, and in the labour market, in particular. This will be achieved by investing in the youth sector, so that it is able to empower young people and develop key competencies, with a focus on entrepreneurship. With this project, youth workers will be better prepared to work with young people and young people will have the necessary conditions to explore their creativity, ambitions and talents, becoming able to create their own projects in the area of employment and/or having the necessary skills to have easier access to existing jobs.

The project is based on the following priorities:

-Strengthening the employability of young people.

-Increasing quality, innovation and recognition of youth work.

-Promoting active citizenship, young people’s sense of initiative and youth entrepreneurship including social entrepreneurship.